At a glance
Reported students
150
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona high enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 770 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
150
Desert Rose Academy Charter School: 150 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
25.9:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Desert Rose Academy Charter School
Desert Rose Academy Charter School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tucson. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Desert Rose AcademyInc. (79441). NCES reports 150 students for 2024–25.
Among 770 high schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 80 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.9:1, above the Arizona median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.3%) and White (22.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Desert Rose Academy Charter School
- 1How do the reported 25.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.7%
- Hispanic67.3%
- Black4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Desert Rose Academy Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphitheater High School High · Amphitheater Unified District (4406) | 09–12 | 996 | 0.2 mi |
| PCJTED - Amphitheater High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 1 | 0.2 mi |
| Envision High School High · Charter · CPLC Community Schools dba Hiaki High School (90331) | 09–12 | 89 | 0.4 mi |
| Tucson Preparatory School High · Charter · Tucson Preparatory School (6374) | 09–12 | 80 | 0.5 mi |
| PCJTED - Flowing Wells High School High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| Pima County JTED - Flowing Wells High · Pima County JTED (89380) | 09–12 | 3 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Desert Rose Academy Charter School
What grades does Desert Rose Academy Charter School serve?
Desert Rose Academy Charter School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Desert Rose AcademyInc. (79441).
How many students attend Desert Rose Academy Charter School?
Desert Rose Academy Charter School reported 150 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 770 Arizona high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Desert Rose Academy Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 25.9:1, based on 150 students and 5.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Desert Rose Academy Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Desert Rose Academy Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Desert Rose Academy Charter School in?
Desert Rose Academy Charter School is part of Desert Rose AcademyInc. (79441), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Desert Rose Academy Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Amphitheater High School (0.2 mi), PCJTED - Amphitheater High School (0.2 mi), Envision High School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.